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The father is currently unkown but might be an Abner. Several pointers to this fact but no proof for the three known brothers of John, Jesse and William Echols that may be on the 1800-1810 tax lists for Franklin county GA.

Jesse Echols b 1760-1780 m. Sarah D prob Pulaski co IL He was the assistant Land Deputy Registrar for statehood claims of previously settled land claims in then Johnsonco area of IL territory. Son or grandson has bio in southern IL.

William Echols b 1785-1800 m. Ruth b VA and moved to IL territory. He said a prayer at the constitutional meeting as a representative from southern IL. Later was a local Methodist minister after a short term as a circuit rider. D 1844-1846 in IL prob Pulaski co. John A Echols b 13 Sep 1816 in IL prob Union co m. 1842 Laura M Hardy Johnson co IL Moved to AR 1843-1845. m2 Samantha J Irwin Feb 1866 in Hot Spring co AR serves as pvt in civil war d.18 Feb 1898 in Garland co AR Josiah Echols b 1843-44 IL d Dec 1869 in Hot Spring co AR